Israel Bar Association Ex-Chief, Retired Judge Investigated for Bribery
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Israel's Lahav 433 fraud unit concluded its bribery investigation into former Bar Association Chairman Efi Naveh and retired Judge Eitan Orenstein. Naveh is suspected of facilitating Orenstein's appointment in exchange for transferring Judge Dalia Gannot. Police have sent the case to prosecutors, who will decide on potential indictments.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Former Bar Association Chairman Efi Naveh and retired Judge Eitan Orenstein are under bribery investigation.
- Naveh allegedly promoted Orenstein's court presidency for Judge Gannot's transfer.
- Police completed their investigation and sent the case to prosecutors.
- No indictments have been filed yet, and suspicions are unproven.
Israel's Lahav 433 fraud investigation unit has concluded its probe into Efi Naveh, the former Chairman of the Israel Bar Association, and Eitan Orenstein, the retired former President of the Tel Aviv District Court. The investigation centered on suspicions of a corrupt relationship between the two.
Investigators suspect Naveh acted to advance Orenstein's appointment as President of the Tel Aviv District Court. In return, Naveh allegedly sought the transfer of Judge Dalia Gannot from her position in the court's torts department.
Following the completion of the investigation, the police have transferred the case materials to the Tax and Economic Crimes Prosecution. This body will now review the evidence and decide on further actions. No decision has yet been made regarding the filing of indictments against either Naveh or Orenstein, and the suspicions remain unproven in a legal proceeding.
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